Add 5/70 and 32/60
5/70 + 32/60 is 127/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
32/60 = 32 × 7/60 × 7 = 224/420 - Add the two like fractions:
30/420 + 224/420 = 30 + 224/420 = 254/420 - 254/420 simplified gives 127/210
- So, 5/70 + 32/60 = 127/210
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